FOX Sports Detroit earns 50 Emmy nominations

FOX Sports Detroit has been nominated for 50 Emmys among 32 categories, as announced Wednesday by the Michigan chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. It’s the most nominations the network has ever received.

The winners will be unveiled June 16 at the 40th Annual Michigan Emmy Awards Ceremony.

“I’m so proud of the hard-working, creative people who make FOX Sports Detroit sparkle and am thankful for the recognition by the Academy for our work in 2017,” said Greg Hammaren, FOX Sports Detroit senior vice president/general manager.

Said Jeff Byle, FOX Sports Detroit executive producer: “It’s always satisfying when you’re recognized by your peers for quality work. I’m very happy for my colleagues because I know how much passion and effort they put into our productions every day.”

Here are the nominees representing FOX Sports Detroit, which has captured 130 Emmys since 2000 and 85 over the last nine years.